Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic GF7

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic GF7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and GF7 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The S1R was unveiled 4 years after the GF7 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S1R matches up versus the GF7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R comes with outside dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF7 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic GF7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S1R vs the GF7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and GF7 is 54 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1R and GF7.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1R using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1R will resolve more detail having an extra 31MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The newer S1R should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.